- CAF officials begin their final visit to Kenya ahead of CHAN 2025
- Focus on inspecting stadiums, security, transport, and accommodation
- The main venues under inspection are Kasarani and Nyayo Stadium
- The government team, led by PS Raymond Omollo, gives a progress report
- Visit part of the regional preparations for CHAN and AFCON 2027
- CHAN kicks off August 2 in Tanzania, with Kenya hosting the final
A high-powered delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is currently in Kenya to carry out final inspections and stakeholder meetings in readiness for next month’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament.
Kenya is co-hosting the event alongside Uganda and Tanzania, with matches scheduled across all three countries starting in early August.
The CAF officials kicked off their tour on Thursday, beginning their detailed inspection of Kenya’s main venues. Among the key sites being assessed are Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani and Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
The inspection process will continue until July 6, with the CAF team focusing on key systems, including security, transportation, media setups, training grounds, airport access, and team accommodation facilities.
At the same time, Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo held a strategy meeting with members of the CHAN-AFCON Multi-Agency Team (MAT) and the Project Oversight Council to review Kenya’s preparedness.
“I shared progress on the safety and security planning process and ongoing consultations, reaffirming our commitment to ensuring that Kenya delivers a world-class, secure, and well-coordinated CHAN 2025 tournament,” Omollo posted on X.
The meeting brought together key players from several government ministries, including those responsible for sports, security, and transportation. The joint team is expected to ensure Kenya delivers strong infrastructure, reliable hospitality services, and effective coordination before and during the tournament.
Once the Kenyan leg of the visit is complete, the CAF delegation will head to Zanzibar on July 6–7, then move to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on July 8–9, before wrapping up in Kampala, Uganda from July 9–10. Each country will undergo a similar inspection process.
The 2025 CHAN tournament will begin on August 2 at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Tanzania. Kenya will host the grand final at Kasarani Stadium, marking a major moment for the country’s football scene.
This visit also plays a key role in the broader Pamoja Initiative—a shared effort by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to jointly prepare for hosting AFCON 2027. The plan aims to position East Africa as a new home for top-level African football.
